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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by alleycat_126 Bull, Will Smith got to nothing last year and im usually a Will Smith supporter. Plus DE's are going to have to cover open area sometimes in Zone scheme and Freeney way faster than Smith. Fit ...
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Originally Posted by alleycat_126
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How are you going to fit a $19M salary cap hit under $8M cap they have, and do you honestly think Freeney is worth virtually more than Brees? |
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Originally Posted by FinSaint
Just PAY THE MAN!!!![]()
![]() And don't forget, Morstead's cap hit just went up a couple million. Its gonna be tricky enough to resign Graham, Bushrod, Ellis (or any starting DT), Galette, and Devery. |
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Originally Posted by Danno
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I was under the impression that Morstead's new contract was an extension to the current contract, so this year's cap hit will remain the same ($1.95M), but the next 6 years will be at a higher cap hit (an average of $3.65M). That is why he tweeted that he'd be around for 7 more years. |
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Originally Posted by FinSaint
I was referring to next years cap hits. But regardless, either a 19million hit for 2012, or a long term re-structure will make it too difficult to re-sign the guys I listed.![]()
I'd pass. |
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Originally Posted by Danno
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I know, and I fully agree with you on that signing Freeney would just be too costly in relation to the benefit he would probably give the Saints' pass rush. Maybe the Eagles or the Jets will make a trade for him to improve their "dream teams." ![]() |
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